Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 16, 2025, 16:25 UTC

Strategic Overview

The military situation in Ukraine remains critical, with Russian forces maintaining the offensive initiative. Intense fighting is concentrated in the Donetsk region, particularly around Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove. Russian forces have captured key locations such as Shevchenko, Yantarne, Ukrainka, Peschanoye, and most of Kurakhove, while also confirming the capture of Shevchenko and Yantarne. The highway between Dmytriv (Myrnohrad) and Konstantinovka has been cut. The situation in Toretsk is dire, with Ukrainian defenses nearly collapsed and less than 15% of the city remaining under Ukrainian control. Russian assault groups have infiltrated Ukrainian formations, and fighting is approaching its culmination with Russian forces establishing a flag in the northern part of the city, confirming their control over the northern part of Dzerzhynsk (Toretsk). Russian forces are advancing towards Pokrovsk, having reportedly reached the outskirts and are now reportedly 5-7 km from the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. In the Velyka Novosilka area, there are ongoing actions to encircle the enemy garrison. The zone of control is expanding near the settlement of Neskuchnoye, and battles are going on in the area of the settlement of Novy Komar. The last road for supplying Velyka Novosilka is practically under Russian control. A Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Kursk region has stalled, resulting in heavy losses. Russian forces have regained territory, making a 10-kilometer breakthrough, liberating several settlements including Alexandria, Leonidovo, Novoivanovka, and Kruglenkoye, and are advancing in the Sudzha area, reaching the outskirts of Kositsa. There are reports of an impending decisive battle for the Kursk region, with Ukrainian forces concentrating significant resources in the Sudzha area.

In the Luhansk region, Russian forces have captured Ivanovka near Terny and are advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic. They have also advanced 2 km northwest of Makiivka and have taken control of a forest area between the settlements, continuing to advance towards Hrekivka. Russian assault teams have advanced in Petropavlivka, where they destroyed several Ukrainian strongholds.

Drone warfare continues to be a dominant feature, with extensive activity across multiple regions. Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside Russian territory have been confirmed, targeting oil depots, industrial facilities, and military infrastructure. Russian forces are reportedly using new drones connected to fiber-optic cables, resistant to electronic warfare. Ukrainian air defenses report shooting down 78 out of 110 drones launched by Russian forces overnight, with 31 drones classified as "decoys". New reports indicate drone attacks on a fuel depot and a gunpowder factory in the Tambov and Voronezh regions. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 60 out of 94 drones overnight, with 34 classified as decoys.

The US has imposed new sanctions on about 250 individuals and legal entities tied to Russia, including "Voentorg" and "Barnaul Transmash".

Reports indicate that Russian forces are expanding their drone operations, targeting Ukrainian positions up to 16-20 kilometers inside the Sumy region. This development suggests a widening of the conflict zone and increased pressure on Ukrainian defenses.

The reported liquidation of the commander of the Ternopil 55th Battalion, along with other key personnel, represents a significant blow to Ukrainian forces and may impact their operational capabilities in the affected area.

The new messages reinforce the ongoing intensity of the conflict, with both sides making gains and suffering losses. The situation on the ground remains fluid, with both Russian and Ukrainian forces adapting their tactics and strategies in response to the evolving battlefield dynamics. The increased use of drones and the targeting of critical infrastructure, including energy facilities, highlight the expanding scope of the conflict and its potential impact on civilian populations. The international dimension of the conflict is also evident, with continued support for Ukraine from Western allies.

The new information about collaborators forming lists of Ukrainians in occupied territories for conscription into the Russian army highlights Russia's efforts to bolster its forces through forced mobilization.

Reports indicate that Ukraine and the UK have signed a 100-year partnership agreement, focusing on military cooperation, particularly in maritime security, and scientific and technological partnerships. The UK will provide 150 artillery barrels and a new mobile air defense system to Ukraine.

The new messages detail a battle in Tula Oblast, with the Russian army repelling an enemy attack in Aleksin. 17 drones have been confirmed to have been shot down over Tula Oblast, according to the regional governor.

Reports of a new drone attack on Engels, with a significant fire reported at an industrial facility. This is accompanied by multiple videos showing the fire from different perspectives.

Drone attacks on industrial sites: Drone attacks have targeted industrial sites in Engels and Kazan, causing damage and fires. Schools in Saratov and Engels will switch to remote learning due to the threat of drone attacks.

Drone attack on oil depot in Engels: The oil depot in Engels has been attacked again by drones, causing a significant fire. The fire has been ongoing for several days, with reports of new explosions.

Drone attack on Kazan: A drone attack on Kazan has targeted a liquefied gas base near the "Kazan Orgsintez" plant, causing a large fire.

Drone attack on compressor station: The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that Ukrainian drones attacked the "Russkaya" compressor station, which supplies gas via the "Turkish Stream" pipeline.

Drone attack on civilian car: A Ukrainian drone reportedly attacked a civilian car in the Kursk region, injuring two elderly people.

Drone attacks on Russian territory: Ukrainian drone attacks have been reported in Voronezh, Kursk, and Dzhankoi in occupied Crimea, with explosions occurring in these areas.

Drone attacks on multiple regions: Drone attacks have been reported in Rostov, Tula, Tambov, Voronezh, Kazan, Saratov, and Engels.

Drone attacks on airports: The airports of Penza, Ulyanovsk, Kazan, and Saratov are closed due to drone attacks.

New: Reports indicate drone activity in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Sumy, Poltava, Cherkasy, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts. Additionally, reports suggest drone attacks on Voronezh, Kursk, Tambov, Saratov, and Lipetsk in Russia.

New: Russian air defense is reportedly active in Anapa, with the city's alert system activated.

New: There are reports of explosions and fires in several Russian regions, including Novorossiysk, Anapa, and near Yevpatoria in Crimea. These incidents suggest possible Ukrainian drone or missile strikes.

New: Confirmed drone attacks are ongoing in Engels, deep inside Russian territory. The fire at the oil depot is intensifying, with reports of new explosions and a state of emergency declared. The oil depot in Engels has been burning for 5 days. Open burning, which arose after the UAV attack, was eliminated at the enterprise in Engels.

New: Russian forces are evacuating workers from an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, following reports of drone threats and explosions in the area.

New: The Ukrainian Air Force reports activity of Russian tactical aviation in the north-eastern direction, with a threat of the use of air weapons. A missile was reported to be heading towards Konotop from Kursk, and then towards Chernihiv. Repeated launches of guided aerial bombs by Russian tactical aviation were reported in the Donetsk region.

New: The Ukrainian Air Force reports activity of Russian drones in the Chernihiv region and launches of guided aerial bombs in the Donetsk and Sumy regions.

New: Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 4 "Shahed" drones over Mykolaiv Oblast overnight. Debris from one of the downed drones damaged several houses in Voznesensk, but no casualties were reported.

New: Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 2 drones over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight.

New: The peak of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions outside the special operation zone in 2024 was in October, with 1,128 drones shot down.

New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.

New: The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that all 8 ATACMS missiles used for strikes on Russia were shot down by S-400 and "Pantsir-SM" air defense systems.

New: Ukrainian drones attacked the Almetyevsk head oil pumping station of "Transneft".

New: The Ukrainian Air Force reports that 58 out of 80 drones were shot down, with 21 drones classified as "lost" (not reaching their targets). The downed drones caused damage in Sumy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy regions, damaging private and multi-apartment buildings, cars, and property. There are no reported casualties.

New: Explosions and gunfire have been reported in Almetyevsk, Tatarstan, with reports of a drone attack on a local oil pumping station.

New: Reports of alarm at the "Taneko" oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, with workers being evacuated.

New: Video evidence of a drone attack on an oil refinery in Almetyevsk, Tatarstan. The video shows a large fire and smoke plume, with reports of damage to the facility.

New: Ukrainian forces used drones to attack oil refineries in Saratov, Kazan, Engels and military and energy facilities in Bryansk and Rostov.

New: Reports indicate that Ukrainian drones are attacking industrial enterprises in Almetyevsk.

New: Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery in Almetyevsk, causing a fire. Three fuel tanks are reportedly on fire.

New: Video evidence of a Ukrainian drone attack on a military truck in the Ulakly area.

Air Raid Alerts: Air raid alerts have been issued in multiple regions, including Kyiv, due to the threat of Russian drones and long-range bombers. Ukrainian air defenses are actively engaging these threats.

Diplomatic Efforts:

• Meeting on Missing Persons in Kursk Region: Ombudsmen from Russia and Ukraine, along with representatives from the Red Cross, met to discuss the search for missing persons in the Kursk region. This is the first meeting of its kind.
• Report on Potential Trump-Putin Meeting: Reports suggest a potential phone call between Putin and Trump after January 20th and a possible face-to-face meeting in the spring, without Zelensky's participation.
• Reports of potential deployment of French and British troops to Ukraine: The Telegraph reports that France and Britain are discussing the possibility of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. However, details remain confidential, and there is no full agreement yet.
• Poland-Slovakia Relations: The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the refusal to allow a special Slovak aircraft to enter Russian airspace was due to incomplete documentation.
• Report on Potential Hostage Release Deal in Gaza: The Times of Israel reports on a potential deal to release hostages held in Gaza. However, an Israeli military expert suggests that the implementation of the deal is complex and may face obstacles.
• Armenian Foreign Minister to Sign Strategic Partnership Document with US: The Armenian Foreign Minister and the US Secretary of State will sign a document on strategic partnership in Washington.
• Ten EU Countries Call for Ban on Russian Gas Imports: Ten EU countries, including the Baltic States, Poland, and Finland, have called for a complete ban on Russian gas imports, accelerating the timeline outlined in the RePowerEU strategy.
• Slovak Prime Minister Meeting with Zelensky: Slovak Prime Minister Fico is seeking a meeting with Zelensky in the coming days to discuss the possible continuation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
• Ukraine-UK Partnership Agreement: Ukraine and the UK have signed a 100-year partnership agreement, focusing on military cooperation, particularly in maritime security, and scientific and technological partnerships. The UK will provide 150 artillery barrels and a new mobile air defense system to Ukraine.

New Developments:

• Kremenna, Luhansk Region: Ukrainian forces have reportedly shelled Kremenna, injuring one civilian and damaging a power substation and five vehicles. The situation in Kremenna has been tense since the beginning of the conflict, with active air defense operations and frequent drone activity. Ukrainian forces are targeting civilians, including children, with drone attacks.
• Ukrainian Drone Production: Reports indicate that Russia is actively increasing its production of UAVs, including the "Supercam" drones. This is attributed to loopholes in international sanctions, with companies using different names and creating new front companies to evade restrictions.
• Trump's Potential Sanctions Strategy: Reports suggest that a potential Trump administration is developing a strategy to use sanctions to force a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. This includes potentially raising the price cap on Russian oil and increasing sanctions on ships transporting Russian oil.
• Meeting on Missing Persons in Kursk Region: Ombudsmen from Russia and Ukraine, along with representatives from the Red Cross, met to discuss the search for missing persons in the Kursk region. This is the first meeting of its kind.
• Russian Forces Target Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence from the "Aida" drone operator group of the "Akhmat" special forces shows them targeting Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region with drone-dropped munitions.
• Russian Forces Disrupt Ukrainian Evacuation: Russian forces are reportedly disrupting a Ukrainian evacuation in the Kursk region.
• Report on captured soldiers: The video features captured soldiers from various units, including the 83rd and 810th Brigades, suggesting these units have been heavily engaged in the Kursk region.
• Video evidence of a North Korean soldier: evicting two Russian women from their house in the village of Makhnovka.
• Video from "Colonelcassad": details the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region, with Russian forces advancing in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Makhnovka, and Russkoye Porechnoye.
• Video from "STERNENKO": shows Ukrainian forces from the Flying Skull drone unit targeting Russian positions in the Kursk region. At least 9 Russian soldiers were targeted, and 5 golf carts were hit.
• Video evidence: shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Video evidence of a successful Russian "Lancet" drone: operator from the "Sever" group targeting a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhnoye in the Kursk region.
• Video evidence: shows Ukrainian forces successfully employing a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region.
• MLRS crews of Tula paratroopers hit AFU infantry cluster: MLRS crews of Tula paratroopers hit an AFU infantry cluster in the border areas of the Kursk region.
• Drone Attack on Almetyevsk: Ukrainian drones attacked the Almetyevsk head oil pumping station of "Transneft".
• Air Raid Alerts: Air raid alerts have been issued in multiple regions, including Kyiv, due to the threat of Russian drones and long-range bombers. Ukrainian air defenses are actively engaging these threats.
• Report on Potential Trump-Putin Meeting: Reports suggest a potential phone call between Putin and Trump after January 20th and a possible face-to-face meeting in the spring, without Zelensky's participation.
• Reports of potential deployment of French and British troops to Ukraine: The Telegraph reports that France and Britain are discussing the possibility of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. However, details remain confidential, and there is no full agreement yet.
• New Russian self-propelled gun based on the wheeled chassis of the Bryansk Automobile Plant: A new Russian 152-mm self-propelled gun based on the wheeled chassis of the Bryansk Automobile Plant has been developed.
• 27 Ukrainian drones were reportedly shot down overnight: The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that 27 Ukrainian drones were shot down over four regions of the Russian Federation during the night.
• Poland-Slovakia Relations: The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the refusal to allow a special Slovak aircraft to enter Russian airspace was due to incomplete documentation.
• Report on Potential Hostage Release Deal in Gaza: The Times of Israel reports on a potential deal to release hostages held in Gaza. However, an Israeli military expert suggests that the implementation of the deal is complex and may face obstacles.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area with a Su-34 bomber.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian BMP with an FPV drone in the Kursk border area.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that Ukrainian forces lost more than 280 people and two tanks in the Kursk region during the day.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area with a Mi-28NM helicopter.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian BMP CV-90 in the Kupyansk direction.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces using FPV drones to target Ukrainian equipment in the Pokrovsk and Kharkiv directions.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying Ukrainian manpower and equipment in the Kursk direction.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian soldier winning a hand-to-hand fight against a Ukrainian soldier, who subsequently detonated a grenade, killing himself.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces capturing 13 Ukrainian soldiers from the 82nd Brigade in the Kursk region.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian airborne forces destroying a Ukrainian D-30 howitzer near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian pickup truck with a drone in the Kursk region.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying Ukrainian armored vehicles with a "Kub" kamikaze drone in the Kursk region.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying Ukrainian self-propelled guns with FPV drones in the Kursk region.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian ammunition depot with an FPV drone equipped with fiber optic cable.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian T-72M1 tank near Vozdvyzhenka with a "Lancet" drone.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian paratroopers capturing the northern part of Dzerzhynsk (Toretsk) and establishing a flag in the city.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces capturing a Ukrainian stronghold in Kurakhove.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces advancing near the South-Eastern mine in Chasiv Yar and controlling approximately 20% of the territory of the refractory plant.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces capturing Shevchenko and Yantarne.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying enemy defenses by the 35th Brigade near Pokrovsk.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian BMP with a "Lancet" drone near Chasiv Yar.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces using the "Uragan" MLRS to destroy enemy positions near Pokrovsk.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces disrupting the actions of two Ukrainian engineering groups in the Donetsk region.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in the Kurakhiv direction.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian paratroopers destroying a Ukrainian pickup truck with a drone in the Kursk region.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area with a Su-34 bomber.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region, but the operator misses the target.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone destroying a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer near Vozdvyzhenka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region with FPV drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Positions: Video evidence shows a Russian

New Messages Analysis:

• Message 1: Reports on the Ukrainian 22nd Mechanized Brigade using tanks in both offensive and defensive operations. The image shows a tank crew member observing the surroundings from an open hatch, suggesting readiness and active engagement in the Kharkiv direction. This indicates continued military activity and the importance of armored units in the region.
• Message 2: Shows a Ukrainian tank concealed in a forest, with a soldier possibly guiding its movement. The use of camouflage and the muddy terrain suggest operations in difficult conditions, aimed at concealment and surprise. This indicates that Ukrainian forces are utilizing natural terrain for cover and are preparing for either defensive or offensive operations in the Kharkiv direction.
• Message 3: Depicts a Ukrainian tank in a dug-in defensive position, equipped with a mine plough. The presence of three crew members and the camouflaged, entrenched position suggest a readiness to defend against an anticipated attack. The muddy and wooded environment indicates operations in challenging terrain. This reinforces the defensive posture of Ukrainian forces, particularly in anticipation of enemy advances and the threat of mines.
• Message 4: Shows a damaged Ukrainian military vehicle, possibly an APC, in a trench. The presence of a soldier suggests ongoing efforts to assess or recover the vehicle. This highlights the risks and challenges faced by Ukrainian forces in maintaining and recovering equipment under combat conditions.
• Message 5: Features a Ukrainian tank crew with their tank, partially camouflaged and submerged in mud. The crew's relaxed posture suggests a temporary lull in operations, but the tank's readiness indicates ongoing engagement in the conflict. This underscores the continuous use of armored units in the conflict and the importance of camouflage and concealment.
• Message 6: Depicts a camouflaged Ukrainian tank in a forest, with a soldier standing in the foreground. The use of natural cover and camouflage netting indicates efforts to avoid detection. This suggests a strategic approach to positioning and defending key assets.
• Message 7: Shows a Ukrainian soldier signaling to a camouflaged tank in a forested area. The muddy terrain and bare trees suggest operations in difficult environmental conditions. This highlights the tactical coordination between infantry and armored units in challenging terrain.
• Message 8: Reports on the Russian Prosecutor General's Office recognizing the Canadian NGO OpenText Corporation as undesirable, accusing it of collaborating with US intelligence and supporting a propaganda campaign against Russia. This indicates an escalation in the information warfare and legal actions against entities perceived as hostile by Russia.
• Message 9: Claims that Russian drone operators are targeting Ukrainian